Oando Plc has been named Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champion of the Year at the West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing and Trade Summit (West Africa IMT) 2026.

The recognition highlights the company’s efforts in fostering an inclusive workplace and strengthening representation across the industrial and energy ecosystem in Nigeria and beyond.

The award was presented at the summit’s Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony held at the Landmark Event Centre, where organisations across the region were honoured for excellence in driving industrial growth and transformation.

Oando emerged as the winner in a competitive category that included Coleman Wires and Cables, Nigeria Machine Tools Limited, Ecobank Togo, and Unilever Côte d’Ivoire.

The recognition reflects Oando’s progress in building a diverse workforce, with women currently representing 43 per cent of the company’s employees, a milestone that underscores its focus on inclusive talent development within traditionally male-dominated energy and industrial sectors.

According to a Veriv Africa report, women make up approximately 18.6 per cent of the workforce in the Nigerian energy sector.